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Antique Mahogany- Victorian
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watercolor paint box
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- This fine antique watercolor
box was made from fine Mahogany around 1850.
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treasure trove of contents
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from 1850 through the early 1900 's
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top tray is filled with 42 blocks of fine watercolor of various
wold famous paint makers from 1850's to mid 1900's,
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are nearly whole while most are partial..
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- in
the compartment below there are 8 vials of various dry pigments
- A
small fine water glass
- A
very early Rowney tube of watercolor paint
- Two
porcelain pans - one containing some paint
- A
pencil, nib and piece of chalk.
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- This
fine watercolor box also includes:
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- The Brass
Key that works the lock but may stick.
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- The original
wooden pin that holds the bottom drawer closed.
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- There are
two heavily used brushes probably newer than the box
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- The bottom
drawer opens to reveal the brushes and was the place to store
paper.
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- The whole
outer box is made of fine solid Mahogany- the inside is fitted
with boxwood.
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- It measures
9 inches wide x 6 5/8 Deep x 2 1/2 inches high.
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- This box
has patina from use, some scratches, nicks
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- The protective
ebony banding on the top edge of the box is all there but has
some cracks.
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- Some paint
blocks are nearly whole, a few partial blocks etc. they show
patina of age, cracks and there
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- There are
paint stains here and there. All serve to give it authentic patina
for a majestic box lovingly used by the artist.
A
great piece of art history & a wonderful gift for an artist!
- Antique Watercolor Paint
Box $460.SOLD
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- Shipping is
$12 by US Priority Mail -
ships only in USA 50 states - Signature will be required upon
delivery Only
one available
- Please
review entire description including updated photos above &
below:
- Caution:
Antique paint
blocks like modern paint may have some harmful substances in
them & should be handled carefully.They are not for use by
children.
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Everything is
as shown in photos.There
are no returns allowed. Please study photos carefully. Contact
us if you have further questions before buying.
- As with any
modern professional artist's paints, they may contain harmful
substances. These should be handled with care. They are not for
use by children.
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PHOTOS BELOW :
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- Caution:
Antique paint
blocks like modern paint may have some harmful substances in
them & should be handled carefully.They are not for use by
children.
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